Flaming sprocket cover >_< - SV650.org

MiniMac · 05-05-08, 04:12 PM

ARGH!

I've got the correct socket (massive halfords pro thing) , but as the bolts are recessed into the cover, how do you get the bloody thing off? Am I missing something?

I want to clean out the front sprocket area.

Thanks!

05-05-08, 04:17 PM

Just use an extension bar or deep socket of some kind, or both.

Lissa · 05-05-08, 04:17 PM

On our curvy, you just need a deep 8mm socket, preferably 1/4 inch drive. Would imagine it's the same for a pointy.

21QUEST · 05-05-08, 04:18 PM

One of these

Ben

yorkie_chris · 05-05-08, 04:33 PM

Thought you meant something was catching fire under there then...

Yup... 1/4 drive 8mm socket with an extension

05-05-08, 04:48 PM

What concerns me slightly is that you have a tool to take off a fairly important bit of bike but can't work out how to remove a simple piece.

You do not need to remove the sprocket to clean up the area anyway, and unless you have a large torque wrench and a block of wood I wouldn't recommend it.

If you feel the need to remove the clutch actuator which is held on by two 10mm bolts IIRC, then beware as there are small ballbearings in the housing which can fall out.

Have fun.

Paraffin comes highly recommended.

yorkie_chris · 05-05-08, 04:57 PM

Pete I think he's trying to remove the cover not the sprocket itself

IF you've got a "massive halfords pro thing" then you won't remove it! You need a little, 1/4 inch drive 8mm socket, if youve got a bigger drive one then it won't get in there.

MiniMac · 05-05-08, 05:00 PM

Job done

Was using a different type of 8mm socket, was a bit thicker where it went into the extension bar.
Was full of crap too!
Thanks for your quick help.

05-05-08, 05:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by yorkie_chris

Pete I think he's trying to remove the cover not the sprocket itself

IF you've got a "massive halfords pro thing" then you won't remove it! You need a little, 1/4 inch drive 8mm socket, if youve got a bigger drive one then it won't get in there.

YC, I guessed he'd got the socket for removing the sprocket itself, hence the massive socket. Have to wait until he comes back to see if I assumed right.

MiniMac · 05-05-08, 05:03 PM

I don't think I was using the 1/4inch drive one

05-05-08, 04:12 PM	#1
MiniMac Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 288	Flaming sprocket cover >_< ARGH! I've got the correct socket (massive halfords pro thing) , but as the bolts are recessed into the cover, how do you get the bloody thing off? Am I missing something? I want to clean out the front sprocket area. Thanks!

05-05-08, 04:17 PM	#2
sinbad Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Flaming sprocket cover >_< Just use an extension bar or deep socket of some kind, or both.

05-05-08, 04:17 PM	#3
Lissa Just Ballast Mega Poster Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Rugby, South Mids Group Posts: 4,381	Re: Flaming sprocket cover >_< On our curvy, you just need a deep 8mm socket, preferably 1/4 inch drive. Would imagine it's the same for a pointy. __________________ If It's Too Loud, You're Too Old! I'd Rather Have Two Big Bangs Than Four Little Strokes

05-05-08, 04:33 PM	#5
yorkie_chris Noisy Git Mega Poster Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Halifax/Leeds Posts: 26,645	Re: Flaming sprocket cover >_< Thought you meant something was catching fire under there then... Yup... 1/4 drive 8mm socket with an extension __________________ Currently Ex Biker Now rebuilding a 63' fishing trawler as a dive boat

05-05-08, 04:48 PM	#6
petevtwin650 Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Flaming sprocket cover >_< What concerns me slightly is that you have a tool to take off a fairly important bit of bike but can't work out how to remove a simple piece. You do not need to remove the sprocket to clean up the area anyway, and unless you have a large torque wrench and a block of wood I wouldn't recommend it. If you feel the need to remove the clutch actuator which is held on by two 10mm bolts IIRC, then beware as there are small ballbearings in the housing which can fall out. Have fun. Paraffin comes highly recommended.

05-05-08, 04:57 PM	#7
yorkie_chris Noisy Git Mega Poster Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Halifax/Leeds Posts: 26,645	Re: Flaming sprocket cover >_< Pete I think he's trying to remove the cover not the sprocket itself IF you've got a "massive halfords pro thing" then you won't remove it! You need a little, 1/4 inch drive 8mm socket, if youve got a bigger drive one then it won't get in there. __________________ Currently Ex Biker Now rebuilding a 63' fishing trawler as a dive boat

05-05-08, 05:00 PM	#8
MiniMac Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 288	Re: Flaming sprocket cover >_< Job done Was using a different type of 8mm socket, was a bit thicker where it went into the extension bar. Was full of crap too! Thanks for your quick help.

05-05-08, 05:03 PM	#10
MiniMac Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 288	Re: Flaming sprocket cover >_< I don't think I was using the 1/4inch drive one

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